The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1041 Too Late

"Mommy..." The kids leaned on Roxanne's knee anxiously as they said, "We're fine, Mommy! Don't worry about us." Roxanne's expression darkened as she examined the wounds on their arms.

"I know you're all missing Essie, and I don't blame you. But take a look at your injuries! Why did you lie to me?" She could tell that the injuries weren't the result of a simple fall. Furthermore, it was unlikely for both kids to fall at the same time.

Noticing their mother on the verge of tears, Benny glanced at Archie guiltily and muttered in a low voice, "We bumped into a few older kids along the way, and they chased after us." He then explained further, "Thank goodness Archie was there to defend me, and we were able to return home!"

Seeing that Benny finally told the truth, Archie decided to shoulder the blame himself. "If anyone is to blame for this, it's me, Mommy. I was the one who wanted to bring Benny out." Roxanne's gaze darkened. "Why would they chase after you? Were they trying to rob you?"

Just when Archie was about to speak, Benny blurted out, "No. Archie wanted to give them some money, but they declined. They even claimed to have already received their payment..." Upon hearing those words, Archie quickly shot Benny a look that made the latter shut his mouth meekly.

"I suppose it was just an accident."

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a smile at the boys, she said, "Okay. Come here and let me bandage your wounds. After that, I'll take you both out to dinner." Archie and

she was done, Roxanne reminded the kids to be careful with the injuries before heading upstairs to call

residence, Lucian felt exasperated as he watched Estella,

patiently held Estella in her arms as she tried to coax her to speak by offering her snacks and toys. Nonetheless, Estella didn't even bother looking at

reaction right after her new

wanting to persuade his mother. "Since Essie isn't willing to attend school, let's just homeschool her

said, "I have already found a good school for Essie. If she continues to behave like this,

playing with Estella, who was

discouraged at all

as Estella was

when the phone on the table suddenly

the caller ID on the phone, his eyebrows furrowed. Immediately, he grabbed the phone